by admin | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog
Ever since I wrote this Q&A for SmartPlanet in 2010, I’ve tried to adopt a “minimalist” lifestyle. For the most part, I’m pleased with my attempt at minimalism. I’ve got a streamlined wardrobe, my basement and attic are largely...
by admin | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog
Every Tuesday this month, I’ll post a link to one of my articles along with the backstory about how the piece came to be. I’d been writing for Risk Management magazine for awhile when I decided to pitch an article on risk management for the self-employed. The...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | Blog
When I worked at a newspaper, I had my very own newsroom cubicle. There was no question about where I’d conduct phone interviews, amass stacks of filled notebooks, and write articles. But when I became a freelancer, I was suddenly without a dedicated office...
by admin | Jun 22, 2014 | Blog
Every Sunday this month, I’ll post a link to one of my favorite pieces of nonfiction. These are the stories that make you want to curl up with a cup of coffee and stay put until you’ve finished the last word. Happy reading! Sheri Fink’s shocking story,”The...
by admin | Jun 21, 2014 | Blog
Some social networks — Twitter, in particular — are well-loved by freelance writers. Others, such as Pinterest, might not be quite as intuitive. I’m no social networking expert, but I do use social media as part of my professional life. Here are the...
